The top online dating services: FriendFinder

FriendFinder is so-so. Definitely worth a visit, if you want to quickly search personals to see who's on. But the site requires registration just for the right to see profiles, and does not give much in return.

As online dating services go, Friendfinder is a little behind-the times, not utilizing any of the newest matchmaking technologies you can find at the better sites, but it is big, in terms of user base, and therefore must be mentioned in the top five.

They do offer some services, such as voice messaging, not found at other dating sites. You can leave a voice ad, in addition to your personal profile (and hopefully a photo.)

We also rate dating services based on the amount of email they send out, and Friendfinder rates somewhat poorly in this category. You'll get more mail from them than anyone, and it isn't always useful. No junk, but just more invitations to come back than you would normally want.


You will probably like Udate, or Kiss, or even Match a lot more, because they are just easier to use, and less invasive, but if you are looking for singles close to home, and you don't live in a major metropolitan area, you might want to join Friendfinder, just to give yourself the best chance to find someone nearby.

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Stats and facts:

Total users: 4 million
Percent active: 15%
Total profiles with photos: 500,000
Number of new daily users: 8,000
Private email: yes
Private chat: yes
Site speed: varied
Ease of use: easy after you register



Read our reviews of the best dating services.